At the right spot at the right tide
with Surf Guide Algarve
Surf Guide Algarve
You can find surf in the Algarve year round, 360 days per year. Perhaps the waves are not always perfect, but they are there! For this reason it’s one of the most popular European surf destinations. Of course, the warm, sunny weather, stunning surroundings, friendly Portuguese locals and amazing food help as well.
The Algarve surf beaches are spread out over the south and west coast and navigating them can be tricky. Some people drive around all day but never arrive at the right spot, at the right time because they don’t have any local knowledge.
And that is where we come in.
Surf Guide Algarve
Surf Guide Algarve is founded by Niels Labruijère. He moved to the Algarve a few years back with three goals: surfing, surfing and more surfing. He paddles out almost every day of the year and knows the Algarve inside out. The tidal differences in this part of the world are huge. No wonder that it makes a big difference to surf a spot on a low or a higher tide. The sandbanks are changing all the time. You simply need local knowledge and a very good understanding from the different forecast models to score waves in the Algarve.
Niels is here to help other surfers find their way and be at the right place, at the right time. Or: ‘ At the right spot at the right tide.’
Surf Lessons
Beginner Lessons
Advanced surf lessons
The basics of surfing are for most pretty quick to learn. Get a good few days of white water training and you’ll pop-up like a pro. At least, that’s what you think than. Once you made it past the white water, learned how to duckdive. Take waves front and backside. Know and respect the surf etiquettes. All off a sudden you are years in the game and your progress is only going up ever so slowly. Do you really want to take your surfing to the next level? Book an advanced surf lesson. With video analyses and the eye of an (qualified) experienced surf coach you will know how to improve your surfing.
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Surfskate lessons
Longboard lessons
Do you want to learn how to cross step? Or do you want to know how the fin placement will change the feel of your longboard? High end surf coaching specially for longboarding. The coach will guide you from a gracefull glide-in take-off to how to walk to the nose. Please note that you need to have the basics sorted before you can attend one of these lessons.
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Surfguidealgarve on TripAdvisor
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I echo all the other positive reviews on this page with GUSTO! This is a ruddy fantastic way to find out where to surf in the algarve. Getting... read more up early and out there before the masses. Nils rented me a board and suit every day that we went out and let me keep them until the next day so if I wanted to paddle out again it was all good. But best of all, Nils is an outstanding dude. He has crazy energy + enthusiasm for the sea, so do yourself a favour and be guided by Nils! Safe brother, see you soon!
June 1, 2021I have only the best to say about Niels' surf guiding. I spent 1 out of 4 weeks Portugal in the AIgarve. I was working remote and wanted to... read more go surfing as much as possible. However my time was limited, since i had to squeeze in my sessions between work. I am a mediocre surfer and didn't know the area. Hence i didn't have time to scout 5 spots before hitting the water. Thank god i found Niels and his guiding service which was exactly what i was looking for. Niels took a group (allways limited to 3 pax) to locations that suited our abilities. Mostly we even surfed in an almost empty line up. I had an amazing time and Niels is just great fun to hang out with. I can only recommend hitting Niels up once in Algarve!
February 1, 2022Neils is totally dedicated very enthusiastic surf guide who will simply find you the best waves available within say 30 minute drive of Vila do Bispo. He takes your... read more level, wave period, swell size, wind speed and direction all into consideration and can supply equipment too. He also has wealth of local knowledge on all local services.
May 1, 2022 -
Niels is a quite nice guy and a reel good surfer 🏄🏼♂️ Although i went just for one day surfing with him, he showed me a perfect spot for my... read more skill level. All in all got some really good waves and had an awesome time. Definitely recommend go surf guiding with him - especially if you are new to the spots on the Algarve. Ps: He also organised a board and a wetsuit for me 🤙🏼 Cheers Michael
April 1, 2022In short: Swell and wind conditions were very challenging but I scored more great sessions with fewer people (often alone!) and muuuch less time driving around that I would have... read more with Niels. I have been to the Sagres area several times already but this time was the first time with Guiding through Niels. I know the area a little bit but there are just so many elements to take into consideration (swell, direction, wind, tide, crowds) to find a good place to surf. On past trips I have had good sessions but also a very high share of mornings driving around, checking everywhere and then going back to the first spot (at this time then usually more crowded and not as good anymore). Traveling with my family I need to be more “efficient”. With Niels you get to the best spot on that day - and have an amazing and super fun time. I’ll definitely go with Niels again on my next trip and can wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who wants to score!
May 1, 2022I highly recommend Niels as a surf guide in the Algarve. We had the pleasure of using his services twice and were impressed by his knowledge and expertise both times.... read more He has a deep understanding of the local surfing spots and always recommends the best times to surf at each location. Niels is an enthusiastic and energetic guide who knows his way around the area, which saved us a lot of time and effort in researching. His passion for surfing and his commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience make him a top-notch surf guide.
February 1, 2023 -
Super good choice for anyone who can surf independently but just wants to make the most out of a surf trip to the algarve. With the numerous spots around, it... read more is hard to know which spot works best on a given day or what are the potential hazards. With Niels, this is no problem and I was able to focus on just surfing and improving.
Besides providing really good surf guiding, Niels is a super friendly and social person and it is fun to chat with him, drive to the spots or get a café after surf 🙂 100 % recommended!
December 21, 2020I can highly recommend to book Niels for surf guiding. I was in the Algarve with my family and didn’t want to spent hours with spot checks. That’s what you... read more usually do there 😉
Niels told the spot to go one day before, picked me up and we went to the spot.
Everytime on point.
I will definitely do the surf guiding with Niels again.
Thanks a lot Niels!
November 20, 2022I echo all the other positive reviews on this page with GUSTO!
This is a ruddy fantastic way to find out where to surf in the algarve. Getting... read more up early and out there before the masses. Nils rented me a board and suit every day that we went out and let me keep them until the next day so if I wanted to paddle out again it was all good.
But best of all, Nils is an outstanding dude. He has crazy energy + enthusiasm for the sea, so do yourself a favour and be guided by Nils! Safe brother, see you soon!
July 6, 2021